About Our Chapter
About Us
Our Mission
To eliminate Alzheimer's disease through the advancement of research; to provide and enhance care and support for all affected; and to reduce the risk of dementia through the promotion of brain health.
Our Vision
Creating a world without Alzheimer’s disease.
Board of directors – STAR Chapter
Officers
Matt W. Spahn Chair Mitch Moss Vice Chair Diane Smith Treasurer Maria T. Barrett Secretary Don Roden Member at Large
Directors
Bob Kalt John Anderson Carol Armstrong Kelly Overley Don De Pasquale Laura Goldman Eddie Garcia Genie McCartney Elaine Talarski
Our History
| The Alzheimer’s Association STAR Chapter was established on July 1, 2002, when six independent Alzheimer’s Associations in Texas merged their resources to better respond to the existing and future needs of their collective client base. The decision to merge these offices was based on a desire to improve the scope and quality of services that could be focused in support of the Alzheimer’s families in the region while maximizing the modest resources of each office. The newly formed organization covers an area of 163,690 square miles in Texas and maintains service delivery offices situated in Amarillo, Corpus Christi, El Paso, Lubbock, McAllen, Midland, Nacogdoches, and San Antonio, Texas. The STAR Chapter service delivery area covers approximately 62% of Texas’ geographic region and provides services to approximately 36% of the states senior citizen population (65 years old and older), the group most at risk for Alzheimer’s disease. |
